A freediving weight calculator is a tool that estimates the optimal amount of weight a freediver should use to achieve proper buoyancy. It considers factors such as the diver's body weight, wetsuit thickness, water type (saltwater or freshwater), and desired diving depth.
Read MoreJournaling is a powerful tool that can enhance your freediving experience, allowing you to reflect, learn, and grow both before and after each dive. By putting pen to paper, you can capture the unique moments, insights, and emotions associated with your freediving journey.
Read MoreIf you've ever felt the urge to breathe moments or even minutes into a breath-hold, you’ve experienced the effects of rising carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in your body. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a lack of oxygen that forces you to take a breath—it’s the increasing presence of CO₂ triggering your brain’s breathing reflex.
Read MoreEver wondered how freedivers stay underwater for minutes at a time? The secret lies in mastering breath control. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, improving your breath-hold time can enhance your performance, relaxation, and connection with the ocean.
Read MoreWhile diving in the blue waters of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida is undoubtedly captivating, it's essential to allow yourself some time to rejuvenate and explore the island's diverse attractions.
Read MoreConfidence is crucial in freediving, empowering beginners to explore the depths with ease and enjoyment. However, building confidence in the water requires more than just physical skills.
Read MoreIt is essential to take the time to nurture your body and soul while freediving. Beyond the physical exertion, freediving offers a profound connection between mind, body, and the underwater world.
Read MoreFreediving is not just a sport; it's an immersive experience that opens a door to a world of tranquility, connection, and self-discovery.
Read MoreDiscover the transformative journey of a beginner-level freediving course, designed to enhance your breath-holding skills. Explore physiology, techniques, CO2 tolerance, oxygen efficiency, mental focus, dry training, and safety. Unleash your potential and dive deeper into the mesmerizing underwater world.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we compared AIDA, PADI, Molchanovs, and SSI as freediving certification agencies, considering factors such as training methodologies, course offerings, global recognition, and community resources. Readers gained insights to make informed decisions for their freediving education.
Read MoreThis blog post explores the world of freediving training programs. From absolute beginners to advanced athletes, the post covers programs tailored to each skill level. It highlights the importance of safety and emergency response training and emphasizes the transformative power of freediving. Safety and guidance from certified instructors are strongly recommended.
Read MoreOur mental health has never been as important as right now. While that may seem like a generic segue into the COVID-19 crisis, this adage is true regardless of the external situation. There is no better time to weed your mental garden than right now.
Read MoreIn the day-to-day world of distraction, chaos and constant stimulation, it is very difficult for us to stop, breathe and practice stillness. The more we put off these practices, the more the “garden" of our mind gets overrun with silly weeds.
Read MoreChoosing your first set of Freediving fins can be confusing, especially when you are new to the sport. The salesman might throw a lot of fancy terms around, but we urge you to stick to the basics and find a fin that works for you.
Read MoreRead all about getting to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, and exploring the Nusa Islands. From transportation from Bali to scooter rental, we cover it all.
Read MoreQuiz results are in, and it seems like there is some confusion about some of the different disciplines in freediving. While “names" are not necessarily of great significance, these types of freediving are more importantly differentiated by the skills they teach, and how students can learn from each to improve their training.
Read MoreGraham Hookey is an educator, an author and a decorated columnist. Recently retired from a teaching and administration career of almost 40 years, he shares how mindfulness and freediving can be an effective way for us to learn to better handle day to day stress.
Read MoreFreediving is often given a likeness to “underwater meditation”. Even for a beginner level freediver, simple mental techniques such as visualization, Vipassana meditation and mantra work can be used to overcome obstacles that may arise while learning the fundamentals of the sport.
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